| Tail Number / N-Number | N1048L |
| Manufacturer | LAKE |
| Model | LA-4-200 |
| Year Built | 1974 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 641 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 91 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SPARROW THOMAS E |
| Street | BOX 66 |
| City | HAWLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56549 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Clay County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-10-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-08-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50013413 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0170B |